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Your University, Your City

Since its founding in 1906, Suffolk University has made a commitment to provide its students with unparalleled experiences and opportunities. Explore our unique downtown Boston location, and then consider the many paths your life might take from here.

In the Heart of Boston

Getting Started

We’re excited that you want to learn more about Suffolk, and we think you’ll like what you find. Whether you’re looking into colleges or graduate school programs, we’re eager to help answer your questions and walk you through the application process.

Why Suffolk?

A Community of Learning

As you start your academic journey, you’ll find a supportive network of faculty, staff, and classmates ready to help you succeed. We let you chart the course your education takes, from traditional classes enriched by real-world experiences to research projects, study abroad, internships, and more.

Life As We Know It

Suffolk places you smack in the heart of Boston, with countless activities at hand and unexpected opportunities around every corner. Whether you’re commuting or living on campus, you’ll find yourself making connections and getting involved.

An Extended Family

When you graduate from Suffolk, you join a strong alumni community that will continue to enrich your life. More than 70,000 living Suffolk alumni stay connected with each other and the University, supporting their alma mater—including current students—in a whole bunch of ways.

Andrew Graff, MBA ’93, CEO of Allen & Gerritsen

Whether you're a student-athlete, an alum, or just looking for the latest game times, you'll find plenty of excitement in Suffolk athletics. We believe that athletic participation and competition are important aspects of the college experience. Lessons discovered through athletic participation contribute to success in a student's college years as well as in their future professional and personal experiences.

Invest in Excellence

Each graduate and friend of Suffolk University has the potential to make Suffolk even greater. We encourage giving at every level, with an emphasis on scholarships for a new generation of Suffolk students. Thank you so much for your support.

Why Suffolk

Suffolk’s students exhibit the same drive and determination as the more than 65,000 alumni who came before them. Their current and future success depends greatly on the generosity of alumni and friends like you.

Top 5 Reasons for Giving

A gift to Suffolk ensures our ability to recruit and retain the strongest students, develop and improve campus facilities and services, and bolster academic programs. Its impact on our students can be immediate. Or, it can be long-term, establishing your legacy with the University. No matter which way you choose to give, your contribution is vital.

Top 5 Reasons for Giving

1. Your gift will help Suffolk keep tuition increases to a minimum, and will provide critically needed financial aid support to deserving students—preserving Suffolk’s mission of remaining accessible to all who are qualified to study here.

2. Your support will allow Suffolk to attract and retain top-notch faculty and staff in an increasingly competitive market.

3. Your gift will increase the value of your own degree by increasing our alumni participation rate, which directly impacts how publications like U.S. News & World Report rank Suffolk.

4. To meet the challenges associated with securing a strong and viable future for Suffolk, the University asks corporations and foundations for additional support. Many foundations evaluate the donor participation rate of alumni, faculty, staff, and trustees when considering grant proposals. Your gift will better position Suffolk to receive significant funding from such entities.

5. Pride. Your gift represents a vote of confidence in Suffolk University and demonstrates your appreciation for the transforming power of the Suffolk experience.

Give to Suffolk

We appreciate your support. Your contribution is tax deductible. After making your gift, you will receive a confirmation via email. Consult your tax professional for specific information.